Seiya Suzuki Heating Up as Cubs Spring Training Winds Down

While it's only spring training, it's still encouraging to see that one of the Cubs' major lineup catalysts looks ready for liftoff this year.

Since signing with the club in 2022, Suzuki has posted solid offensive numbers for a team on the upswing. It's been a welcome addition in right field after multiple seasons of Jason Heyward's offensive woes.

Cubs' hitting coach Dustin Kelly had glowing remarks words about Suzuki's spring showing.

"He realizes that he can be that bat in our lineup," Kelly said. "And he wants to be...That's one of the things that he talks about, is like, he showed everybody how good he really is."

After an impressive 2023 season that ultimately went south for the Cubs, Suzuki's production will be even more crucial in 2024 given that the lineup is practically the same with Cody Bellinger's returning. 

The Cubs have their sights set on a return to postseason play in 2024. Suzuki will likely be the club's best right-handed power option in the everyday lineup, and it's another big step in his MLB career that the team is banking on.